Frederic Vasseur Archives - Page 2 of 11 - Motorsport

Vasseur “quite happy” for Norris and McLaren after their victory at the F1 Miami GP: “They deserve their success”

Nicolas Lopes7 months ago7 months ago011 mins

Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur didn’t hold back in his praise for his rivals McLaren and Lando Norris after the team snatched the win at last weekend’s Miami GP. Vasseur was even seen taking part in some of McLaren’s post-race celebrations, in a true showing of sportsmanship from the French. Speaking after the race, Vasseur…

Vasseur “completely impressed” by outstanding debutant Bearman at F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Jonah Presser8 months ago8 months ago07 mins

Britain’s Oliver Bearman has had a rollercoaster of a last few days. After getting pole last Thursday in Formula 2, he was called up to replace Carlos Sainz and drive for Scuderia Ferrari in F1 for the rest of the weekend, as the Spaniard was dealing with appendicitis. He was the youngest driver to ever…

Vasseur “optimistic” about Sainz’s return for F1 Australian GP

Luciano Calamante8 months ago8 months ago04 mins

Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur said he’s optimistic Carlos Sainz will return in time for the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix afer undergoing surgery for appendicitis. Sainz missed the Saudi Arabian GP after being diagnosed with appendicitis, and was replaced by Ferrari Academy and F2 driver Oliver Bearman, who scored 6 points on his F1…

Lewis Hamilton sitting in his Mercedes F1 car

“It really wouldn’t have happened without him” — Hamilton on Vasseur’s role in Ferrari F1 move

Luke-John Buckle9 months ago9 months ago05 mins

Lewis Hamilton has revealed that Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur was integral to the seven-time world champion switching to the Italian team. The British driver will drive alongside Charles Leclerc at Ferrari from 2025 onwards. In a media session in Bahrain on Friday, Hamilton said, “I think it really wouldn’t have happened without him (Vasseur)….

Vasseur wants Ferrari to carry over their “very positive evolution” from last year “to win races” in F1 2024

Jonah Presser9 months ago9 months ago05 mins

With Lewis Hamilton set to walk through Maranello’s doors next year and Carlos Sainz leaving, there has been suggestions that Ferrari will view this year as a transition year so that the car can develop further for when Hamilton arrives and the Italian team can return to title-competing ways. Fred Vasseur, Team Principal at Ferrari,…

Ferrari SF-24 with Charles Leclerc, Fred Vasseur & Carlos Sainz behind

Leclerc is “completely on board” with Vasseur’s long term vision for Ferrari in F1

Ryan McGahey9 months ago9 months ago07 mins

Charles Leclerc expresses his confidence in the leadership of Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur ahead of the Maranello based outfit’s 2024 Formula 1 campaign. Despite a far from ideal first season at the helm of Ferrari, team principal Fred Vasseur has garnered the support of the team’s star driver Charles Leclerc. The young Monegasque driver…

Leclerc: Ferrari’s 2024 F1 car “definitely a step forward” compared to “peaky” SF-23

Nicolas Lopes9 months ago9 months ago08 mins

Charles Leclerc is confident that Ferrari will be able to solve the issues that plagued its 2023 F1 season with their brand new SF-24, which he described as a definite “step forward” compared to the SF-23, which was “peaky” and very sensitive, especially to wind conditions. Despite being the only team to win a grand…

Toto Wolff claims “there are no bad feelings” towards Fred Vasseur after Hamilton’s stunning Ferrari F1 move

Rachel Stephens10 months ago10 months ago04 mins

Every alliance has its expiration date, but the recent bombshell news that Lewis Hamilton is leaving Mercedes has shaken the paddock, concluding the 11-year love affair between the driver and the Silver Arrows. Team principal Toto Wolff confirmed Hamilton’s departure, expressing his pride and acceptance of the decision, a decision that not only marks the…

Official: Lewis Hamilton to join Scuderia Ferrari in 2025 as he confirms Mercedes F1 exit

James O'Connor10 months ago10 months ago06 mins

The bombshell news is now confirmed. Britain’s Lewis Hamilton is joining Scuderia Ferrari next year, agreeing on a multi-year deal. It will bring an end to a remarkable 11-year relationship with the works Mercedes team at the conclusion of the 2024 season. On Thursday afternoon UK time, the Mercedes staff at Brackley received confirmation of…

Lewis Hamilton poised to make sensational F1 switch to Scuderia Ferrari in 2025

James O'Connor10 months ago10 months ago04 mins

In a truly remarkable twist to F1’s silly season, the seven-time World Champion is poised to join the Italian giants next year. Things kicked off on Wednesday evening with cryptic posts from Will Buxton and Italian journalists on Twitter, suggesting something was in the air in regards to Ferrari. It seemed like the initial news…